Job Description

Advertisement for the following positions:
1 Post Permanent Appointment
2 Posts Fixed-Term Appointments until 31/03/2028
The Pharmacy Technician - Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) will be a member of the pharmacy ePMA implementation team, utilising specialist pharmaceutical knowledge, IT and leadership skills to support healthcare staff across different specialities during a period of significant change in moving away from paper-based medicines management processes to digital solutions.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Two posts are fixed term/secondment until 31st March 2028 to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
Be an integral member of the Pharmacy Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) team that will implement a newePMA system in the Health Board.
Support the ongoing configuration, implementation and optimisation of the ePMA system.
Deliver training and provide support to pharmacy and multi-disciplinary clinical staff during the implementation phase to ensure the safe and effective use of the ePMA system.
Liaise directly with ePMA end users on queries such as system training requirements and troubleshooting.
Act as a role model for pharmacy staff on all ePMA related activities.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,516 to 38,364 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-PST083-0925-A
Job locations
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
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